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modernize

[mod-er-nahyz] / ˈmɒd ərˌnaɪz /


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Other provisions would help communities convert underused buildings into housing, modernize zoning rules and provide grants and loans for rebuilding aging homes.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Energy transmission has been gaining traction among investors due to the need to modernize the U.S. grid with the ever growing demand for artificial intelligence, energy, and data centers.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

The crash occurred shortly after takeoff in what military officials said was supposed to be a test flight to update the B-52’s radar, and a wider effort to modernize the 70-year-old heavy bomber fleet.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Funds can be used to repair, modernize or remove health and safety hazards.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026

"I figured I shouldn't dress you traditionally. It's time to modernize Belles, in my humble opinion. Du Barry has been so ancient in her preparations," he says under his breath.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton




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